Rep. Kustoff Introduces Bill to Mandate 15-Year Sentences for Repeat Felons Caught with Guns
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
While some lawmakers want tougher crime laws, bills that increase mandatory prison time often face pushback from those worried about prison costs and fairness.
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People with three or more serious felony convictions who are caught possessing a firearm would face a mandatory minimum of 15 years in federal prison with no possibility of probation or a suspended sentence. The expanded definition of "serious felony conviction" means more prior offenses would qualify as predicates, sweeping in more individuals. This removes judicial discretion and ensures long prison terms for repeat offenders caught with guns.
“shall be fined under this title and imprisoned not less than 15 years and not more than 30 years, and, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the court shall not suspend the sentence of, or grant a probationary sentence to, such person”
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act
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